The Close Withington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4BB Data via plota.co.uk

26/01352/TCONR - Works to trees in conservation areas Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Reduce 4 Lawson Cypress Trees by 4-5 metres which overlook neighbourts boundary. See Plan G1. Raise Crown Lawson Cypress on Tree G2 to gutter height to allow more light to beneath to neighbour Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
29 Apr 2026
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Approved
14 May 2026

Approved on 14 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Cotswold
Application type
Works to trees in conservation areas
Postcode
GL54 4BB
Received
29 Apr 2026
Validated
29 Apr 2026
Ward
Sandywell
Parish
Withington
Case officer
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Decision
No objection
Decision date
14 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Comments by
8 May 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Lime tree - Reduce height at approximately 8m and remove lateral branch
25/02392/TCONR
2025 Approved
Lime tree - Reduce height at approximately 8m and remove lateral branch
25/02392/TCONR
2025 Approved
Reduction in height from 30 feet to 15 feet of Lawson Cypress Trees
25/00398/TCONR
2025 Approved
Reduction in height from 30 feet to 15 feet of Lawson Cypress Trees
25/00398/TCONR
2024 Approved
T1 Lime (Linden Tree) - reduce crown by 1.5m and shape to balance. Raise Crown by 1m to l…
24/03210/TCONR
2024 Approved
Replacement of greenhouse
24/01629/FUL
2023 Approved
Thuja Tree Bush (4m tall X 3m wide) to be taken down
23/02937/TCONR
2023 Approved
Thuja Tree Bush (4m tall X 3m wide) to be taken down
23/02937/TCONR
2021 Approved
Crown Prune/Crown Reduce lime trees T1 - T7 in submitted tree safety report
21/03976/TCONR
2021 Approved
Crown Prune/Crown Reduce lime trees T1 - T7 in submitted tree safety report
21/03976/TCONR
2021 Approved
G1 - Cherry - Prune back overhanging branches. Clean crown of deadwood. T1 - Lime - Raise…
21/03706/TCONR
2021 Approved
G1 - Cherry - Prune back overhanging branches. Clean crown of deadwood. T1 - Lime - Raise…
21/03706/TCONR
2020 Approved
T2 Holly, crown raise to give clearance for mowing beneath T3 Dawyck beech, prune back aw…
20/03056/TCONR
2020 Approved
T2 Holly, crown raise to give clearance for mowing beneath T3 Dawyck beech, prune back aw…
20/03056/TCONR
2019 Approved
H.1 Hornbeam hedge reduce by 400mm. G.2 Holm Oak reduce by 750mm. T.1 raise crown Lawson…
19/04458/TCONR
2019 Approved
H.1 Hornbeam hedge reduce by 400mm. G.2 Holm Oak reduce by 750mm. T.1 raise crown Lawson…
19/04458/TCONR
2018 Approved
Erection of an oak framed gazebo
18/03578/FUL
2018 Approved
Erection of an oak framed gazebo
18/03578/FUL
2018 Approved
4 x Poplar trees (border of The Close and Sycamore House) - pollard to primary point of c…
18/03124/TCONR
2018 Approved
4 x Poplar trees (border of The Close and Sycamore House) - pollard to primary point of c…
18/03124/TCONR
2017 Approved
T.1 and T.2 - Lime - reduce in height leaving eco stem at 18ft
17/02534/TCONR
2017 Approved
Reduction in height from approximately 35 feet to 15 feet of Lawson Cypress trees surroun…
17/01726/TCONR
2017 Approved
Reduction in height from approximately 35 feet to 15 feet of Lawson Cypress trees surroun…
17/01726/TCONR
2016 Approved
Fell 6 - Lawson Cypress Elwoodii trees and replace with beech hedge
16/04138/TCONR
2016 Approved
Fell 6 - Lawson Cypress Elwoodii trees and replace with beech hedge
16/04138/TCONR
Within ~100m

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2021 Approved
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Cotswold
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#215 of 292 councils
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Cotswold is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #214 out of 292. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

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for householder decisions
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Cotswold decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #131 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #144 of 292
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #214 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #211 of 292
75%
Minor dwellings approved
141 decided (1-9 homes)
74%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
31 decided
1,287
Total decisions
141 refused in 2025
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